bug#16740: 24.2; Please allow C-p and C-n in minibuffer

[Juri Linkov]

>>>> But we could make C-p/C-n jump to the previous/next history element
>>>> when called from the first/last line, which would combine both
>>>> behaviors. The implementation should be careful to make sure that
>>>> C-p followed by C-n brings you back to the same position (same for
>>>> C-n followed by C-p), otherwise such behavior can get irritating
>>>> when you accidentally hit C-p from the first line.
>>> Just makes the user interaction more confusing.
>>
>> I wouldn't like it, indeed, and I don't think it would make sense as
>> a default.  But an option could provide that behavior.
>
> No one has implemented this in 8 years, so I'm leaning towards closing
> this feature request.  If anyone thinks it should remain open, please
> speak up.  Thanks.

This feature was implemented in the same year when requested.